DVC Water Release Sparks Flood Concerns

The release of 55,000 cusecs of water from Jharkhand's Maithon and Panchet reservoirs by the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has raised fresh flood concerns in southern West Bengal, according to officials.

State Irrigation Department authorities are closely monitoring the situation as rivers in the area have been swollen by heavy rainfall in recent weeks, potentially leading to a flood-like scenario.

The DVC previously released 70,000 cusecs on September 3, drawing criticism from the West Bengal government over inadequate coordination, escalating flood fears with several rivers exceeding danger levels.

(With inputs from agencies.)